Map of Macon city, Illinois

Macon is a town in Macon County, Illinois, United States whose population was 1,177 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Decatur, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area and lies 9 miles (14 km) south of Decatur.

Macon city overview:
Name:Macon city
LSAD Code:25
LSAD Description:city (suffix)
State:Illinois
County:Macon County
Elevation:721 ft (220 m)
Total Area:1.45 sq mi (3.76 km²)
Land Area:1.45 sq mi (3.76 km²)
Water Area:0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:1,177
Population Density:811.16/sq mi (313.27/km²)
ZIP code:62544
Area code:217
FIPS code:1745941
Website:maconcity.us

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History

The city was named after Nathaniel Macon (1758–1837), American politician.

It was originally plotted in 1856 on land owned by the Illinois Central Railroad. Macon was officially incorporated as a city on April 19, 1869.

Macon Road Map

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Road map of Macon

Macon city Satellite Map

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Satellite map of Macon

Geography

Macon is located in southern Macon County at 39°42′33″N 89°0′1″W / 39.70917°N 89.00028°W / 39.70917; -89.00028 (39.709123, -89.000391).

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Macon has a total area of 1.45 square miles (3.76 km), all land.

Major highways

  • U.S. Highway 51 leads north 9 miles (14 km) to Decatur, the Macon county seat, and south 25 miles (40 km) to Pana.

See also

Map of Illinois State and its subdivision: Map of other states:
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Map of Macon County, Illinois
Macon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 United States Census, it had a population of 110,768. Its county seat is Decatur. Macon County comprises the Decatur, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area. Macon County overview: Name: Macon County FIPS code: 17-115 State: Illinois Founded: 19 January 1829 Named ... Read more
Map of Macon County, Illinois

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